While I was digging through some of my craft bins, I found these name buttons that I customized several years back. I had originally created one for each party guest that had attended my son’s 5th birthday party. Nametags are a cute party favor keepsake and plus they help when trying to give direction to the kids when it comes time to playing party games.
These buttons were made with my handy-dandy button maker. I used the Mario Party 5 Game guide to scan in the front cover and then add in my own custom details like guests’ name and birthday boys’ party year. I always like to include either the year or the birthday number when I create things like this. It helps document the memories.
In fact it was my daughter who actually spotted these at the bottom of the bin. She was surprised to see these Mario Party buttons. She immediately began asking what I had made them for. Then she spotted one with her name on it. She was ecstatic! Since I had the birthday party number printed right on it, I was able to tell her all about the special day that they were from. Since she was just a little tyke at the time of her brothers 5th birthday, she remembered nothing from the party. However I was able to tell her all about the fun her and her brother had but she didn’t remember.
I was wondering what kind of button maker you have. I have been researching them, but can't really find one that is inexpensive. Thanks for such a great site!
Posted by: Tj Dixon | March 13, 2010 at 02:48 PM
Hi there,
I know what you mean the button makers can be quite costly. I actually have a hand held button maker. I purchased it through Badge-a- mint for less then $30. It is nothing high end but it gets the job done. Try checking out their site. They have lots to choose from. Hope this helps in your button search. :o)
Posted by: Carie ~ Cool Party Blogger | March 16, 2010 at 08:03 AM